Description:
Qualifications: Third year law students, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply. Prior experience advocating at administrative agencies, representing elders, and working on Social Security issues is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Spanish is also a plus. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to poverty law and social justice work. Experience working with diverse communities, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important.CLA seeks an attorney to work in one of its western Mass. offices helping clients obtain or maintain SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and other benefits. The attorney will also assist clients who are at least 60 years old with legal matters that affect their health, safety, and well-being. The attorney will have significant client contact, will engage in community outreach and education, and will work closely with community partners. The attorney will assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports.
